Cassandra serves as the Director of Boisset Collection’s innovative Ambassador program, a unique sales channel for our wineries which combines key elements of word-of-mouth marketing, network marketing and direct-to-consumer sales to build direct relationships between our winemakers and American wine drinkers. Boisset’s nationwide network of Boisset Ambassadors act as social media influencers and wine advisers in their social circles, organizing tastings and earning commissions for promoting our wines. Cassandra rose to her current leadership position from within the ranks, having been a successful Founding Independent Ambassador for over 10 years before coming aboard. She brings a firm set of leadership skills to Boisset from her background in corporate finance and business operations. Her project management experience, technology background and experience managing diverse business streams are also valuable assets, as is her extensive history in the world of philanthropy and fundraising.

Sommelier and author Marnie Old is one of the country’s leading wine educators and serves as our director of vinlightenment, curating our wine portfolio, leading our wine trainings and designing our world-class Tasting Experiences. Prior to joining the Boisset family, Marnie revolutionized how wine is taught worldwide through her award-winning book Wine: A Tasting Course (DK 2014), an infographic primer that is now available in 17 languages. Formerly the director of wine studies for Manhattan’s legendary French Culinary Institute, she also served as the founding education chairperson for the American Sommelier Association and as a regular guest speaker at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, CO. In her remarkable career, Marnie has designed wine programs for restaurants like Morimoto in Manhattan and consulted for retailers, vintners, celebrities, government agencies and trade associations. In addition to her work for Boisset Collection, she also writes for newspapers and magazines and her wildly popular wine tutorials on YouTube's Wine Simplified channel have millions of views.
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Ellen Springwater is the Ambassador Program's Head of Operations & Customer Success Manager. If Ellen looks familiar it’s because she has been with Boisset Family Estates for over twelve years as their Retail Operations Manager, overseeing some of the company tasting rooms! 

Colton Haney joins the Ambassador Program as a strategist and program architect. From creating new resources and hosting trainings, to performing data analysis, he is excited to be part of pushing the Ambassador Program to new heights! Prior to Boisset, Colton worked for another wine company based out of Sonoma County – there, he both managed the company’s wine tasting program and personally executing over 500 wine tasting experience. Colton has achieved his WSET II Award with Distinction, as well as his Intro Somm Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Prior to entering the wine world, Colton earned his degree in Business & Hotel Administration from Cornell University – it was there that much of his love for wine started! After graduation, Colton also earned his law degree from Vanderbilt University, with an emphasis in business and transactions law.

Bruce is into his 8th year working for the Boisset Collection as their Ambassador Program Marketing & Ecommerce Lead. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications & Advertising from the University of Wisconsin, Steven's Point and over 20 years marketing experience, including the last 13+ in the wine industry, Bruce has worked for some large wineries in Napa Valley managing direct-to-consumer wine sales through many direct-to consumer marketing platforms. Since achieving his Court of Master Sommelier certification in 2013 and becoming WSET level 2 Wines & Spirits certified in 2019, Bruce has been passionate about his continued learning about all things wine from vineyard to bottle. In his spare time, Bruce spends quality time with his wife and two daughters at his home in Santa Rosa; his hobbies include collecting wine, running, swimming, hiking and playing bass guitar in his Sonoma-based rock band, The Henry Coopers.

Megan was born and raised in Napa and she loves living and working in Napa Valley. She joins Boisset with extensive experience working in the wine industry and running events. The guest experience is her top priority and she takes pride in providing solutions in a timely and courteous manner. When she is not helping guests, Megan likes to garden, read, camp and bake. She loves animals, rounding out her household with a dog, cat, fish, and chickens. She looks forward and is excited working with the Ambassador Team and meeting our Ambassadors in the near future!

Cristy Jack works as our Boisset Customer Care Specialist. Cristy has a varied background, working as a volunteer firefighter for three years, and in the food and beverage industry for over 23 years. Cristy also works closely with our Custom Label and Corporate Concierge customers, as well as helping with phone calls and e-mails in Customer Care. When she’s not working Cristy loves to take her dog Marley for walks around downtown Napa, where she lives. She enjoys cooking, gardening, working out, and drinking fine wine with friends.